Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Japanese Fukushima nuclear power plant operator has planned to build an undersea tunnel so that massive amounts of treated but still radioactive water can be released into the ocean. About Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant: Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant is located in the town of Okuma, Japan. The… Continue reading Fukushima nuclear water to be released via undersea tunnel
Category: Factly: Environment
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Environment. You can find all relevant Environment related updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Emission reduction of 28% over 2005 levels, against the target of 35% by 2030 already achieved by India
Source: PIB What is the news? Recently, the ‘INDIA-ISA Energy Transition Dialogue 2021’ was organized by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). While addressing the keynote address, the Union minister highlighted major achievements of India in the field of energy efficiency and transition. India’s Achievements India… Continue reading Emission reduction of 28% over 2005 levels, against the target of 35% by 2030 already achieved by India
Climate crisis putting a billion children at ‘extremely high risk,’ warns new UN report
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI)3 Findings 4 Suggestions What is the news? A recent report by UNICEF has stated the children across the globe are vulnerable to the climate crisis. Article highlights the findings of the report. Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI) Recently UNICEF along with ‘Fridays with Future’… Continue reading Climate crisis putting a billion children at ‘extremely high risk,’ warns new UN report
NMCG hosts Session on ‘Integrated River Basin Management: Stakeholder Engagement’ on Day 2 of Stockholm World Water Week, 2021
Source: PIB Contents1 About the news:2 About the World Water week:3 Why does India need IRBM in the Ganga basin?4 Efforts by the government:5 Key points from the NMCG session: About the news: The National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG) recently hosted a Meet & Mingle session on ‘Integrated River Basin Management(IRBM): Stakeholder Engagement on the… Continue reading NMCG hosts Session on ‘Integrated River Basin Management: Stakeholder Engagement’ on Day 2 of Stockholm World Water Week, 2021
NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute India Jointly Launch ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’
Source: PIB What is the News? NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute(WRI), India jointly launched the ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in India as part of the NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) project. About Forum for Decarbonizing Transport: The forum will be a one-stop platform for initiating dialogues between the stakeholders and partners that will help… Continue reading NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute India Jointly Launch ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’
Immune cells isolated in sea corals, anemones for the 1st time
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 About the news:2 Key findings of the study:3 What is phagocytosis? 4 Sea anemones: About the news: A new study has identified for the first time that specialised immune cells (phagocytic cells) exist in certain varieties of sea corals and anemones. These cells help understand how the organisms protect themselves from… Continue reading Immune cells isolated in sea corals, anemones for the 1st time
Indian scientists discover new algae
Source: Tribune Contents1 What is the News?2 About Acetabularia jalakanyakae:3 Key Features:4 About Algae: What is the News? Scientists from the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda have discovered a new species of marine green algae from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The green seaweed is named Acetabularia jalakanyakae. About Acetabularia jalakanyakae: Acetabularia jalakanyakae is a bright green… Continue reading Indian scientists discover new algae
India could gain $11 trn in 50 years with climate action: Deloitte report
Source: Business Standard What is the News? Deloitte Economics Institute has released a report, titled “India’s turning point: How climate action can drive our economic future”. Key Findings of the Report: Impact of Climate Change on Economy: India can gain $11 trillion in economic value over the next 50 years by limiting rising global temperatures… Continue reading India could gain $11 trn in 50 years with climate action: Deloitte report
Delhi’s new smog tower: the technology, the impact, the evidence
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 Extent of Delhi’s pollution4 What is a smog tower?5 How does a smog tower work?6 Likely impact7 Do smog tower actually work? What is the news? Ahead of its infamous smog season, Delhi has installed a ‘smog tower’, a technological aid to help combat air pollution.… Continue reading Delhi’s new smog tower: the technology, the impact, the evidence
New species of Cascade frog discovered from Arunachal Pradesh
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A team of researchers from Delhi University (DU) have discovered a new species of cascade frog in Arunachal Pradesh. They have named the frog species as “Adi Cascade Frog (Amolops Adicola)”. About Adi Cascade Frog: Adi Cascade Frog is a predominantly brown colour frog with a size ranging… Continue reading New species of Cascade frog discovered from Arunachal Pradesh
